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Kwankwaso, Aregbesola’s closed-door meeting stirs coalition moves
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:12:04 +0000
The National leader of New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Saturday met with the former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, behind closed-doors. Details of what the two men discussed at the meeting held at Aregbesola’s Lagos residence could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report. Sources in the Osun State
Despite warnings, Lagos agents charge N5,000 for NIN registration
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:11:21 +0000
It was a humid afternoon along Ikosi Road, Ketu, Lagos, where the air carried the mixed scents of freshly baked bread and exhaust fumes from the ceaseless flow of yellow danfos and generating sets. Nestled beside a bakery stood a small business centre painted in the signature red of a telecommunications giant. The telco’s logo
Adeboye demands release of detained TikToker, disowns group behind arrest
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:10:33 +0000
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide, Enoch Adeboye, has called for the release of popular TikToker, Olumide Ogunsanwo, aka SeaKing, who was arrested by the police and arraigned in court for criticising the cleric on social media. The revered cleric also distanced himself from the arrest, stating that he was
Disagreement with BoT meetings, decisions worsen PDP crisis
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:08:02 +0000
As the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party festers, stakeholders of the party have differed on the legality of its current Board of Trustees. While some members of the party questioned the rationale behind the meetings held by the leadership of the PDP BoT, whose tenure is said to have expired, others argued that there
Doctors give reasons for bad handwriting as patients struggle to understand prescriptions
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:07:54 +0000
Physicians have explained why their writing on prescription notes is mostly ineligible for readers, clarifying that bad handwriting isn’t peculiar to doctors alone. Though they acknowledged that most physicians write fast, they, however, claimed that the development might have been influenced by the need to write in shorthand while in medical school to meet up
We are clearing rots, targeting 72 hours passport issuance – Tunji-Ojo
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 04:58:19 +0000
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is Nigeria’s current Minister of Interior. In this interview with ADEBAYO FOLORUNSHO-FRANCIS, the former lawmaker representing Akoko North East/ North West Federal Constituency of Ondo State addressed the concerns raised on passport racketeering, e-border, congestion in correctional facilities, and his impressive start as a minister Many people believe you and former Governor Nyesom
Civil servants get Feb 17 deadline for verification
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 04:43:25 +0000
Federal civil servants have been given a February 17, 2025, deadline for identity verification as the government moves to weed out ghost workers. This was contained in a memo by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation and sighted by our correspondent on Saturday. Civil servants are expected to verify their identities on the
Oil exploration: Ogoni youths demand transparency as leaders begin consultation
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 04:38:23 +0000
Ogoni people from Khana, Gokana, Tai and Eleme, the four local government areas that make up Ogoniland in Rivers State have begun consultations on the planned resumption of oil production in the area. President Bola Tinubu recently met with some Ogoni leaders led Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara in Abuja on the planned oil resumption
Applicants frustrated as federal recruitment website malfunctions
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 04:35:22 +0000
Nigerians seeking employment in the Federal Civil Service have expressed concern over the persistent malfunction of the Federal Government’s recruitment portal, which has made it difficult for many to apply for advertised positions. The Federal Civil Service Commission had on January 27, 2025, announced the commencement of recruitment into over 70 positions across various ministries,
FG secures depression treatment facility for Trump’s deportees
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:31:53 +0000
The Federal Government has expressed readiness to receive Nigerians affected by the deportation order of United States President, Donald Trump, and reintegrate them back into society. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in an exclusive interview with Sunday PUNCH. About 3,690 Nigerians in the United States are faced with deportation as
Relatives of deceased pension contributors get N82bn – PenCom
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:27:51 +0000
The National Pension Commission has disclosed that about N82.22bn was paid in death benefits to 10,451 relatives (next of kin) of deceased pension contributors in 2024. This is according to the latest Pension Industry Information Dashboard. The figure represents a 40.3 per cent increase from the N58.6bn paid in 2023, affirming the growing financial impact
Marriage to wrong person may trigger suicidal thoughts, depression –Psychiatrists
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:20:53 +0000
A toxic marriage with frequent conflicts due to marrying the wrong person could have a devastating impact on one’s mental health, according to psychiatrists. The mental health experts cautioned that marrying the wrong partner could lead to depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts, stressing that marital conflict negatively affects the mental health of both husbands
Idahosa inaugurates 12-man committee for Edo Sport Festival
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:20:38 +0000
Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, on Friday inaugurated a 12-man planning committee for the fourth Edo State Sports Festival charging to work together as a team and a hitch-free event. The 12-member committee has the Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission, Amadin Enabulele, as Chairman, while Sabina Amiemoghena will serve as secretary. While performing the
Dikko pledges support for Nigeria Deaf Sports Federation
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:19:36 +0000
The Chairman, National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko has assured the Nigeria Deaf Sports Federation of the commission’s support in upscaling deaf sports and providing a platform for athletes with special needs to express themselves, Sunday PUNCH reports. Dikko gave the assurance while receiving an NDSF delegation led by its president Dagbo Saka at the NSC
Ajayi steps up injury recovery
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:18:35 +0000
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has stepped up his injury recovery after featuring in West Bromwich Albion’s U-21 game on Monday as he nears a return to first-team action, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The centre-back has been sidelined since November after undergoing surgery on a severe hamstring injury sustained during the Baggies’ goalless draw against
Boniface fires blank as Wolfsburg hold Leverkusen
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:17:31 +0000
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface and Bayer Leverkusen were held to a goalless draw by Wolfsburg on Saturday, dropping two crucial points ahead of next week’s title decider against Bayern Munich, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Xabi Alonso’s decision to rotate his squad, benching key players like Florian Wirtz and Patrik Schick while starting Boniface, failed
Osimhen right to stay at Galatasaray — Amuneke
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:16:33 +0000
Former Super Eagles winger Emmanuel Amuneke has backed Victor Osimhen’s decision to remain at Galatasaray despite strong interest from several European giants during the January transfer window, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian striker, currently on loan at the Turkish club from Napoli, turned down approaches from Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea to honour his
Opposition lawmakers condemn colleagues’ defections to APC
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:15:54 +0000
Federal lawmakers elected on the platform of opposition parties have condemned the gale of defections into the ruling All Progressives Congress by their colleagues. This was as they dismissed claims by the defectors that their reason for running to the fold of the APC was due to one form of crisis or another in the
Dessers eyes UEL glory with Rangers
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:15:29 +0000
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has set his sights on Europa League glory with Rangers after winning the club’s Goal of the Month award for January, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 30-year-old claimed the award for his stunning 83rd-minute strike in Rangers’ 2-1 UEFA Europa League defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford, where he
LASU centre holds maiden orientation
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:14:27 +0000
The Lagos State University Centre for Peace and Security Studies held its maiden orientation programme for postgraduate students on Saturday. The event was held at the Aderemi Makanjuola Lecture Theatre, Ojo. The Director of the centre, Prof Adewunmi Falode, said the centre not focus on theories of solving conflicts alone, but also engaged in practical
Survival instinct pushed me to business –Nnamdi Ezeigbo
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:07:18 +0000
The Chief Executive Officer of Slot Systems Limited, Nnamdi Ezeigbo, speaks to OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL about his career, lifestyle and other issues What inspired you to start Slot Limited? My entrance into the business world was borne out of necessity. I did not plan to start a business. I was just like any young man who
Artistes react to Pastor Chris remark on gospel singers
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:54:38 +0000
Some gospel singers, including Mike Abdul and Esther Igbekele, have responded to the viral remarks made by the founder of LoveWorld, also known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, who stated that many gospel musicians were more focused on personal fame and financial gain than on serving God. He claimed that their approach to worship
LAWMA arrests cart pushers after PUNCH Healthwise report
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:51:51 +0000
The Lagos Waste Management Authority says it had apprehended some cart pushers whose activities violated environmental laws and undermined the state government’s efforts at maintaining a clean and liveable city. The cart pushers were operating around Dopemu, Ojudu Berger, Ifako-Ijaiye, Agege, and other parts of the state. The arrests followed a PUNCH Healthwise report which
Osun ex-gov urges golf playing for good health
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:49:06 +0000
A former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has encouraged Nigerians to embrace golf. According to a statement made available to Sunday PUNCH, Oyinlola said playing golf kept one alive, hearty and healthy. This was as prominent Nigerian golfers including Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta states, Chief Olatunde Badmus; former Osun Deputy
Jail break: NSCDC deploys more armed officers to custodial centres
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:46:44 +0000
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ahmed Audi, has directed all state commandants to immediately deploy armed personnel and intelligence officers to custodial centres across the country. The directive is aimed at strengthening security at the facilities, which have been designated as critical national assets, and preventing potential jailbreaks or
Nigeria’s treasury bills draw N3.22tn from investors amid high yields
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:44:40 +0000
Nigeria’s treasury bills auction has attracted a total subscription of N3.22tn, reflecting heightened investor appetite amid rising yields and tight monetary conditions. The auction, conducted by the Debt Management Office on behalf of the Central Bank of Nigeria, saw significant demand for long-tenured securities, with the 364-day instrument accounting for 98 per cent of total
IPOB asks S’Court to upturn proscription judgment
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:43:57 +0000
The Indigenous People of Biafra has asked the Supreme Court to overturn the judgment of the Court of Appeal which upheld its proscription and designated it as a terrorist organisation. The Court of Appeal had upheld the decision of late Justice Abdu-Kafarati, a former Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which proscribed IPOB
Ekiti gov, lawmaker hail Fayemi at 60
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:43:38 +0000
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated the immediate past governor of the state, Kayode Fayemi, on his 60th birthday. Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, described Fayemi as a role model, mentor, teacher, and dependable pillar of support whose counsel and support continue to add value to governance
Anambra man stabs brother to death over food
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:42:37 +0000
A 37-year-old man, Kosisochukwu Okafor, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly killing his elder brother, Emmanuel Okafor. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred at Adegbe Village, Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of the state, on Friday. The 45-year-old Emmanuel reportedly died after his chest was pierced with a
Lagos, Ogun communities knock IKEDC over poor power supply
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:41:36 +0000
Residents of Adeoni Estate, a gated community in the Ojodu Berger area that straddles Lagos and Ogun states, and its environs, have expressed frustration over the persistent poor power supply in the area. They accused the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company of failing to supply power to the area, which is on the Band A tariff,